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E669 CNF

1988 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,300 mi
Last recorded67,300 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE669 CNF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 67,300 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded top pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front arm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load sensing valve to axle (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 27 Jun 2016 67,300 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded top pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front arm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load sensing valve to axle (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2015 63,192 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 63,192 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 60,543 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 57,188 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 55,142 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 52,189 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 49,129 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 47,056 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 44,536 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 44,522 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust has had temp repair

n/s outer cv boot has had temp repair

Pass 18 Jul 2007 42,577 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 42,559 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s+n/s outriggers corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 14 Jul 2006 40,462 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express?

Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,026
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,909
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,861
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,297
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E669 CNF is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1988 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 76,257 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E669 CNF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E669 CNF registered?

E669 CNF is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 July 1988.

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